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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 924.30, 1,385.64 and 559.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 924.30, 1,385.64 and 559.26 is: 838.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    924.30 : 1,385.64 = 559.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    924.30/1,385.64 = 559.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    924.30x = 1,385.64 × 559.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    924.30x = 774,933.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 774,933.03/924.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 838.40

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